0.5g Gold Prehistoric Life Quetzalcoatlus 2021 Proof (Mintage: 2,000 | 6th Design)

0.5 g Gold "Prehistoric Life" Quetzalcoatlus 2021 – minted fine gold in Proof

• Strictly limited: worldwide mintage limit of only 2,000 pieces – a genuine rarity within the series.
• Growth potential: the very low mintage meets lively demand, giving rise to a noticeable potential for value appreciation.
• Substance in fine gold: 0.5 g of gold with a fineness of 999.9/1000 – pure investment gold in a compact form.
• Minting quality: highest finish Proof (PP) with mirrored surfaces and finely matted relief.
• Design: two Quetzalcoatlus – one in flight, one perched on a rock – set against a Cretaceous mountain landscape with a river.
• Manufacturer: struck by the renowned mint B.H. Mayer of Germany.
• Origin: issuing country Democratic Republic of the Congo, face value 100 Francs, struck in Germany.

This edition of the "Prehistoric Life" series combines an extraordinary design with what truly matters in a gold investment: genuine fine gold. Anyone wishing to build up a holding of physical gold in small, affordable steps will find an ideal entry point here. At just 11 millimetres in diameter, this piece is among the smallest gold coins in the world – yet it still carries the full substance of 0.5 grams of fine gold.

The design: the Quetzalcoatlus

The Quetzalcoatlus belongs to the genus of pterosaurs and was one of the largest flying creatures in the history of the Earth. With a wingspan of up to 13 metres, it dominated the skies over North America in the late Cretaceous period. Its name derives from Quetzalcōātl, the feathered serpent deity of the Aztecs. The obverse depicts two of these giants at once: one majestically in flight over a river valley, the second watchful on a rocky outcrop. Behind them rises a detailed mountain landscape. The scene is framed by the inscriptions "PREHISTORIC LIFE", "QUETZALCOATLUS", "72 – 66 MIO YEARS BC" and the year of issue 2021. The reeded edge rounds off the clean, sculptural minted image.

Sixth issue in a strictly limited series

Since 2020, the "Prehistoric Life" series from the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been issued, limited from the outset to twelve designs. The Quetzalcoatlus forms the sixth issue. The series has quickly made a name for itself: striking prehistoric designs, clean quality and consistently low mintages. With a worldwide mintage of just 2,000 pieces, this gold piece is clearly more than a mere collector's coin – at its core, you are acquiring physical investment gold, whose value is underpinned by the fine gold it contains and by the gold price. It is precisely this strict limitation that makes this small coin a genuine rarity.

Minting, fineness and manufacturer

The coin is struck by the traditional house of B.H. Mayer in Germany – a name that has stood for precision for generations. Executed in Proof, the highest minting quality, the piece derives its characteristic contrast from a mirror-polished field and matted relief. This elaborate Proof finish brings out every detail of the pterosaur in striking relief. The material used is fine gold with a fineness of 999.9/1000; the coin bears a face value of 100 Francs. It is delivered protected in a coin capsule that preserves the delicate mirror finish.

Why 0.5 grams of gold is so attractive

Small gold units are the most convenient way to build up a gold holding systematically. Instead of committing a large sum all at once, you acquire fine gold in manageable portions – gram by gram. This keeps the investment flexible and divisible: anyone who later wishes to sell only part of their holding benefits from having many small units. At the same time, you enjoy the appeal of a special design without losing sight of the investment character.

Full-fledged investment gold in a small denomination

Despite its fascinating design, what you are acquiring here is not merely an eye-catcher, but genuine investment gold. Its value is based on the fine gold it contains and moves in line with the gold price. Small amounts of gold add up over the years to a substantial asset – ideal for building wealth in manageable steps. Gold is tradable worldwide, highly liquid and can be sold again at any time. Many investors also value it as a proven building block for inflation hedging and as crisis protection. Anyone who holds the coin for at least one year can sell it again tax-free in Germany once the holding period has elapsed.

Gold is humanity's oldest currency – a store of value that has endured for over 6,000 years and has never lost its lustre.

Key facts at a glance

• Precious metal: Gold, fineness 999.9/1000
• Fine weight: 0.5 g
• Diameter: 11.00 mm
• Face value: 100 Francs
• Year of issue: 2021
• Minting quality: Proof (PP)
• Mintage: 2,000 pieces worldwide
• Manufacturer: B.H. Mayer
• Issuing country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Packaging: coin capsule

Give the gift of genuine investment gold for a special occasion, or lay the foundation for your own gold holding: this edition combines the substance of pure fine gold with one of the lowest mintages of its format. A strong argument for anyone who wants to preserve value and grow their gold holding piece by piece.